James "Jim" Robert Brooks

1920 - 2016

James "Jim" Robert Brooks obituary, 1920-2016, Greenville, SC

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James "Jim" Brooks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2016.

James "Jim" Robert Brooks, Sr., 95, of Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Boiter Brooks and his brother, John Fletcher Brooks. Born in Temple, Georgia, he was the son of John Fletcher Brooks and Sarah Thomason Brooks. James attended Clemson University and graduated from Furman University, Class of 1943 and was a retired state employee and co-owner of Brooks Brothers department store (1954-1974). He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Jim was proud to serve in the US Navy. During his time, he served on the USS Mintaka and the USS Courtland, and was stationed at Newport, RI; Shoemaker, CA; Treasure Island; New Caledonia Island; Espiritu Santo Island and in Hawaii.
He is survived by three sons, James (Jim) Robert Brooks Jr. and his wife Janice of Greer, S.C., Michael Boiter Brooks and his wife Lorraine of Greer, S.C., and Christopher Lawrence Brooks and his wife Kathy of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one daughter, Nancy Brooks Weatherly and her husband Walter of Taylors, S.C.; many nieces and nephews, and seven grandchildren, Eric Michael Brooks, Justin Mattson Brooks, Jennifer Allison Brooks, Christopher Lawrence Brooks, Jr., James Thomason Brooks, Mary Caroline Rawl and her husband Thomas, and Lee Christopher Weatherly and his wife Amy; and three great-grandchildren, Sarah Anne Rawl and Ava Caroline Weatherly, and Elisabeth Elaine Weatherly.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park with a special presentation by the American Legion. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2703 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605. www.woodlawn-fh.com

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August 28, 2016

Paul Batson

Jim, Nancy, Mike, Christopher and all family,

I was deeply saddened today to learn of your dad's passing. I always knew him as Mr. Brooks, and he was an incredible man who I always looked forward to seeing. Even into his later years and physical difficulties, he was of keen mind and vigorously attentive to his duties, as well as being more interested in others than in his own problems. I loved seeing him, and your mom as well, over many years, and I share in the sadness of your loss. Thank you for the posting of pictures. Please know of my appreciation for his life and his family, as well as for his trust in me, which I consider a badge of honor.

August 27, 2016

Greg and Sonia Dees

Dear Mike and Lorrie, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our sincere sympathies to you and your family!

August 26, 2016

Belinda Hrivnak

Dear Mike, how I wish there was a way to take away the heartache that comes with this great loss. Please know I am keeping you in my prayers every day. Belinda Hrivnak and family.

August 25, 2016

Vickie King

Jim, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Will be praying for you and your family.

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